Haying, baling custom rates updated - Farm Progress
2023年5月3日 · Custom rates for baling hay are somewhat higher today — OK, a lot higher. For those who still bale small rectangular bales, the rate in the 2023 Purdue custom rate survey is $1.28 per bale. The average rate for baling medium large round bales is $12.70 per bale, with large round bales coming in at $13.81 per bale.
How to set custom haying rates - Farm Progress
2024年5月2日 · Erickson: Use published custom machinery rates from university sources to determine cost of each step of the operation and compare that to current prices for hay bales. Determine whether it makes economic sense to provide all machinery for half of the total hay crop. Putting actual numbers to the process will give you greater confidence.
Custom Haying rates for 2022 - Hay & Forage Forum
2022年3月15日 · It's been a couple years since I did any custom haying. With everything going up what's everyone's thoughts on rates you'll all be charging for 2022. I used to charge $2 per bale to swath, rake and bale. Customer could pick up from field.
Updated custom rates for making hay - Farm Progress
2021年6月10日 · Based on data collected through the Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture 2021 Custom Rates Survey, the person baling the hay on shares today gets 52% of the crop, on average. However, that’s only based on information from four respondents.
Round baling custom rate - Hay & Forage Forum
2023年6月9日 · Usually baling my own hay or straw I can get to 35-45 4x5’s an hour just going at a good steady pace. Be nice to pick up more ground of my own to farm but till then I’ll pick up baling jobs like this whenever asked.
Custom Haying - Bluhm Ridge Farms, Inc
Get in touch! We offer several custom haying services. We can cut, rake, bale, wrap, and transport your hay. We can do some or all of it. If you want to cut and rake and have us bale and wrap (if necessary), we'll do that. If you want us to cut and rake and you bale, we'll do….
The Economic Cost of a Bale of Hay Spreadsheet User’s Manual
To help producers assess their economic cost of baling hay, we developed an Excel worksheet that collects and computes producers’ costs. The program utilizes macros, so users may need to enable macros if a security warning appears at the top of the spreadsheet. Fields in yellow are input fields, requiring the user to enter a numerical value.
Cutting and Baling Services - Parker Hay Company
We buy Hay and Straw Standing or in the Windrow!! We have late model high capacity production equipment for all types of custom baling operations. This includes cutting, raking, baling, stacking, loading, and trucking. Our baler fleet includes high density 3x4x8 balers and high density 5x6 round balers. Call Jason to discuss pricing!!!!
Understanding the Costs of Custom Baling Small Square Bales of Hay
Custom baling small square bales of hay involves a comprehensive understanding of various costs, from equipment and labor to consumables and logistics. By meticulously calculating these expenses and staying informed about market and environmental factors, farmers and custom baling service providers can ensure efficient and cost-effective ...
Custom baling | Hay & Forage Forum
2016年5月17日 · Most custom balers have some customers that they can't get their hay cut/baled on a timely basis because of weather conditions so there are people searching to get their hay baled. IMHO key to good custom baling operation is give customer a "realistic arrival time frame" and attempt to do your best at cutting/baling.